31st African/Caribbean International Festival of Life -IFOL, July 4-7, 2024

153Nominees & 8 Honorees Revealed for 42nd Chicago Music Awards, As the legendary Ready for the World named Among 31st Intl Fest of Life Headliners, July 4th – 7th, Chicago.

Best Song Contest Application Open for Submittion. $10 promo tickets available until, May 15th! Buy now at www.internatioalfestivaloflife.com or www.chicagomusicawards.org. 

CHICAGO, IL, May 10, 2024:

The 31st African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) and 42nd Chicago Music Awards (CMA) combined for the third times in 30 years, will Honor Chicago's Musical Diversity and Culture community in Washington Park, July 4 - 7, 2024, Independence Weekend

Some 153 nominees in 31 categories will be vying for the coveted trophies and you can now vote for your favorite nominees and secure limited time $10 tickets at www.chicagomusicawards.org or www.internationalfestivaloflife.com. Eight Special Honorees in four categories will be taking their well-deserved Plaques for extra-ordinary contributions to the entertainment industry, media, and contribution to social justice activism.

There will also be a CMA/IFOL -2024 Song Contest to select the best Video Song that speaks about and/or includes Martin’s International contributions to the music and cultural community over the last forty years. The song must be a two-minute MP4 and must be send to [email protected]. The finalists and ultimate winners will be justice on and by www.YouTube.com/irawma subscribers. Deadline for submission is June 10th, when the finalists will be determined, and will have a change to perform at the festival/awards. The winners will be confirmed on July 7th, the final night of the festival.

The International Festival of Life / Chicago Music Awards is a destination favorite event celebrating artists and musicians from Chicago, Africa, and the Caribbean, and their significant contributions to music and the music industry. 

 Get Ready for a four-day, family-focused celebration of Chicago Musical Excellence as Martin’s International brings the highly anticipated return of the International Festival of Life (IFOL) and the Chicago Music Awards (CMAs), combined for a non-stop musical weekend like never before. The entire weekend takes place in the iconic DuSable Sunken Gardens - Washington Park at 55th and Cottage Grove throughout Independence Weekend, July 4 -7, 2024.

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NOTE ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUDABLE , AND THIS PROMO SALE IS FOR A LIMITED TIME. VISIT WWW.INTERNATIONALFETIVALOFLIFE.COM